Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Golf Coaching and Sports Science
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 36182
Module Lead	Jack Wells (PGA)/David Colclough (PGA)
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Guided independent study-156 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module introduces several aspects of sports science focused on movement and performance. The main principles and theories within these areas will be studied. Students will also have the opportunity to recognise the value of each area of study when applied to the enhancement of coaching and sporting performance, in particular within the sport of golf. Students will be introduced to a coaching framework which will support their coach development, and allow them to coach a variety of golf shots from a player centred perspective.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify muscles, joints, contraction types and movements used during the during the golf swing. Identify the key aspects of sports science in delivering coaching to differing standards and ages of golfer. Describe the elements of an effective coaching framework used for player development. Identify how the elements of a coaching framework interact to support the analysis of ball flights and techniques employed to hit various golf shots. Explain how the various elements of the coaching framework can be applied to a range of golfers and a variety of golf shots.
Assessment	36182-01 : Coursework : Coursework (50%) 36182-02 : Examination : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework (50%) Exam (50%) The re-assessment would be in the same format as the failed assessment (i.e. coursework and/or examination).
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